Mira Fink. Fine Art inspired by Nature

Minnewaska Fog, watercolor, 16" x 20" $700

As I hiked around the lake, located in New Paltz, NY, the fog rolled in, obscuring the Catskill Mountains and giving an interesting mist to the already peaking Fall colors. I was very excited to try to capture this effect in watercolor.
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Winter Sun Through the Trees, Van Wagonen Rd., watercolor, 16" x 20" $700

I have been fascinated lately with painting unusual lighting. I loved the challenge of painting something you can capture with a photograph, but can't actually look directly at; the sun rays bursting through the trees. It was particularly interesting because of the effect the falling, heavy snow, post blizzard and the shadows from the branches cast on the road. As soon as I saw this site, I knew I wanted to paint it.
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Snowy Sunrise with Lavender Clouds, watercolor, 16" x 20" $600

This painting was from a photograph used with permission from friends whose home overlooks the Ashokan Reservoir. I chose to paint this because I loved the unusual colors in the sky and the way the wind blew the snow to stick to the tree trunks sideways.
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Pink Sunset on the Reservoir, watercolor, 11" x 14" $350

This painting was from a photograph used with permission from friends whose home overlooks the Ashokan Reservoir. The pink sky and the silhouetted trees were fun subjects to paint with watercolor.
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Beatrix Ferrand Garden, Early Spring, watercolor, 11" x 14" $300

This beautiful walled garden in located at the FDR estate in Hyde Park, NY The garden is behind the original Belleville Estate and was designed by Beatrix Ferrand in 1912. It is a lovely garden maintained by a garden association. This painting was done in early spring when the pink creeping phlox was blooming and the white dogwoods in the background. I loved how the dark walled hedges contrast with all the light greens inside.
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Artist in the Garden, watercolor, 11" x 14" $300

My plein air class enjoyed a lovely morning painting at the Beatrix Ferrand Garden at the FDR estate in Hyde Park, N.Y. I took the opportunity to paint one of my students painting.
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Bannerman Residence, Bannerman Island, watercolor, 11" x 14" $350

I participated in a paint out on Bannerman's Island, which is located in the middle of the Hudson River near Cornwall on the Hudson, NY. Bannerman Island has an interesting history with an old castle like structure, that once was an munition storage facility. Artists were transported to the island by boat in an event sponsored by the Bannerman's Island Gallery in Beacon, NY.
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Misty Winter Wetland, Ashokan Road, watercolor, 16" x 20" Price: $600

Painted this winter as the fog was low over the water. Love the moody feeling of fog and the reflections of the trees in the water on this particular day.
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Ashokan Reservoir with Ice, watercolor, 11" x 14" Price: $300

Inspired by the patterns in the ice crystals on this frigid day.
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Hurley Mountain Rd. House and Fields Panorama, watercolor, 7x15" $400

7x15" image size, mat size 12x18" or can be customized by buyer.
I was inspired to paint this as the light was so beautiful on this winter day.
Original painting available
Lorna's Sunflowers, watercolor, 16x20" $700

Every year Davenport Farms in New Paltz adds a few rows of sunflowers to their fields which brighten the way from town to the Mountains. It was painted from a dear friend's photo.
Original painting available at Maglyn's Dream Gallery, New Paltz. Contact (845) 256-0522.
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Yellow and Greens, Mohonk Preserve, watercolor, 11x14" $300.

Inspired by the fall colors on one of my favorite walks through the Mohonk Preserves.
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On the Edge, watercolor, 16" x 20" SOLD

Painted at the end of the Winter as the stream was thawing. I was inspired by the sense of wildness here, as the stream gets to the edge of a cliff and the waterfall below begins. The water looked blue on this particular day and contrasted with the white snow. Located on private property, I always felt fortunate to be able to visit this lovely Catskills site.

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Hurley Fields with Clouds, 12"x16", watercolor. Price: $300

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Winter Trail Marcott Beaver Pond, watercolor, 11" x 14" SOLD

One of my favorite walks in all seasons.
Mossy Waterfall, Shaupeneak, watercolor, 11" x 14" Price: $300

In early Spring, I came across this place on a hike and was very excited about all the bright green of the mosses.
Original Painting available at Maglyn's Dream, New Paltz. Contact (845) 256-0522.
Wisteria, Mohonk Gardens, watercolor, 11" x 14" Price: $300

I was inspired by the pastel colors of these delicate flowers on this misty day.
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Mum Festival Seamon Park, watercolor, 11" x 14" Price: $300

Painted on location. Every year 1000 plus Chrysanthemums are planted at Seamon Park in Saugerties, NY as part of their annual mum festival. The color on this lovely landscaped park located on a hill is stunning with all the flowers.
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High Falls Lower Falls 11"x14" Price: $300

Painted at a Plein Air painting event. These falls border a popular summer swimming area. The interesting striated rocks are what inspired me to choose this.
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Standing Stone Farm, Vt., 11" x 14", watercolor. Price: $300

I painted this while visiting friends in White River Junction,Vermont who were staying at this property. Lovely flowers everywhere. It took me a long time to decide what to paint.
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Misty Hemlocks Rosendale, watercolor, 11x14" $300

Inspired by the soft blue greens of the trees and the rock textures. This image came from a walk on Joppenburgh Mt. Rosendale, NY
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Winter Stream, Ashokan Road, 12" x 16", watercolor. Price: $300

As watercolor freezes in cold temperatures, it is rare winter day that is warm enough for me to get to paint snow outdoors. The thaw that day allowed me to paint this stream. The owner of the property stopped by and I was thrilled to gain permission to walk downstream where the stream drops off a cliff int a spectacular waterfall.
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Kanape Brook with Two Rocks, watercolor, 16" x 20" Price: $500

A lovely meandering Catskill Stream in early Spring. I discovered this place for the first time this year.
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Blithewood Walled Gardens, watercolor, 11" x 14" Price: $300

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Mohonk Summer Gardens, watercolor, 14" x 18"
Price: $500

This is a view of the gardens at the Mohonk Mountain House resort in New Paltz, N.Y. Every year the gardens are replanted with a different theme. It is a gorgeous place to walk and observe the beautifully colored flowers.
Original Painting, Gliclee prints and Greeting Cards available.
Ashokan Rd. in Winter, watercolor, 11" x 14" Price: $300

Playing with color, composition and light in this painting of a familiar place.
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Wetland with Lilies and Joe-Pye Weed, watercolor, 16" x 20" Price: $500

A painting of one of my favorite wetlands at one of my regular walks.
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Snowy Wetland with Tree Reflections, watercolor, 16" x 20" Price: $400

I was attracted to this scene for the peaceful feeling of the snow covered ground and the beautiful reflections of the trees in the water.
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Bonticou Crag in November, watercolor, 16" x 20" Price: $400

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Waterfall at John Burroughs Sanctuary, watercolor, 16" x 20" Price: $500

The energy of water over rocks meets the many greens of the forest. I love this place.
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Winter Sunrise, Mohonk, watercolor, 14 1/2" x 17 1/2" Price: $400

The winter landscape along one of the carriage roads at the Mohonk Mountain House resort in New Paltz, NY. I chose to paint this because I loved the colors in the morning clouds and how they colored the landscape in contrast to the shadow covered snow.
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Fall View Undivided Lot Trail, watercolor, 16" x 20" Price: $500

This is a view of a look out from one of the Mohonk Preserve Trails that looks out at the Catskill Mountains and Clove Valley in High Falls, NY. The Pitch Pines in the foreground are typical of the Shawangunk Ridge vegetation.
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Huguenot Street Houses, watercolor, 16" x 20" Price: $500

Painted at a Paint Out event in New Paltz, NY at the Historic Huguenot Street. Captures the old stone houses built by the Dutch and kept restored by the Huguenot Historical Association.
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Old Mohonk Gatehouse in Fall, watercolor, 16" x 20" Price: $400

Painted on location in New Paltz, N.Y. This is a painting of the original entrance to Mohonk. It is now on the Mohonk Preserve property and has undergone restorations.
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Winter Gazebo, Mohonk, watercolor, 16" x 20" Price: $500

I almost lost my camera trying to take a photo reference for this painting as those rocks are pretty icy this time of year. I love the aqua color of the lake and the whites of the snow and rocks, along with the Mountain Laurel which still in the winter shows up with orange and green foliage.
Original Painting and Giclee Prints available.
Mohonk, Fall View from Carriageway, watercolor, 16" x 20" Price: $400

I love the Fall colors and the way they contrast with the white rocks in our region. This painting is a view from a Carriage Road at the Mohonk Mountain House Resort in New Paltz, NY.
Original Painting available at Maglyn's Dream, New Paltz. Contact (845) 256-0522.
Farm View Stone Ridge, watercolor, 12x16" $300

Painted on location from the backyard of friends as a demonstration painting for students.
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Sloop Clearwater, Hudson, NY, watercolor, 16" x 20" Price: $500

I lead environmental education programs for the Clearwater organization, made famous by its founder Pete Seeger. Students can take a ride on the Clearwater boat and learn all about the Hudson River. I love this view of the boat from Hudson, NY (One of several ports from which it sails). I even captured some of the crew in this painting. I am helping to support and promote Clearwater’s educational programs by selling this greeting card. Go to www.clearwater.org to learn more about the organization.
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Pitch Pines, Millbrook Ridge Trail, Mohonk Preserve, watercolor, 14" x 18" Price: $400

Pitch Pines are one of my favorite trees; an unusual species that grows on the Shawangunk Ridge in New Paltz, N.Y. I love their twisted shapes created by the wind. The white rocks (quartz conglomerate) are also typical of the “gunks”. I love the contrast between the white rocks and the orange pine needles and how green the Pines stay even in the winter.
Original Painting and Greeting Cards available.
Ashokan Rail Trail, Woodstock Couple, watercolor, 11" x 14" Price: $300

Wonderful place to walk and find subject matter among the color of this tree lined path.
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Black Creek after the Snow, watercolor, 16" x 20" Price: $400

I went out to photograph Black Creek (in West Park, NY) to do this snow painting right after the blizzard ended. When I got there I had to park on the road because the parking lot had not been plowed. I wanted to capture the look on the trail before anybody walked on it.

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Porch Flowers, watercolor, 12" x 16" Price: $400

My friend Jacqueline lives in a beautiful house in Vermont and is a masterful gardener. This is a painting of her porch with all the flowers so lovingly attended. I love to visit and see all the beautiful things that she has grown.
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Mohonk Mountain, watercolor, 16" x 20" Price: $500

This view is an icon of New Paltz and shows the distant Fire tower at the Mohonk Mountain House resort. You can see the tower all over New Paltz. This is a great place to walk and with changing colors of foliage and constantly moving clouds a great place to paint.
Original painting and Gliclee prints available.
Skiing by Skytop, watercolor, 14" x 18" Price: $500

This is painting was from a photo I took while skiing at the Mohonk Mountain House Resort in New Paltz, N.Y. Sky Top is the name of the cliff with the fire tower which is visible all over town.
Original painting and Gliclee prints available.
Vanderbilt Gardens, watercolor, 18" x 24" Price: $750

This large painting is of the gardens and pond at the Vanderbilt Mansion in Hyde Park, NY, a really a beautiful place to visit.
Original painting and Gliclee prints available.
The Rondout at Connelly, watercolor, 14" x 18" Price: $400

This is another view from a boat on the Rondout from a friend’s sailboat en route to the Hudson River. I enjoyed painting the reflections on this one.
Original painting and Gliclee prints available.
Sailing to the Hudson, watercolor, 12" x 16"Price: $400

I set sail with some friends to the Hudson from Kingston, NY on a beautiful fall day and captured the orange colors and this resting sailboat on the way.
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Fishing Boy, watercolor, 16" x 20" Price: $550

This little boy was fishing on the docks looking towards the Steelhouse Restaurant on the banks of the Rondout in Kingston. I was intrigued with trying to capture the reflections of the sun and building in this one.
Original painting and Gliclee prints available.
Winter View from Rail Trail, watercolor, 14" x 18" Price: $600

New Paltz has converted many old railroad pathways into walking paths for outdoor enthusiasts. This is also a nice place to ski. This is the view from the Rail trail heading south as you cross over a bridge. You can see the Shawangunk Ridge with Mohonk’s Skytop fire tower, Sycamore trees along the shore and often cows grazing.
Original Painting available at Maglyn's Dream, New Paltz. Contact (845) 256-0522.
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Shawangunk Winter Rocks, 16 x 20" Price: $500

Painted after the first snow of the year, this painting features the characteristic white rocks of the Shawangunk Ridge at the Mohonk Preserve in New Paltz, NY. The reds are the leaves of blueberry and huckleberry bushes which grow abundantly in this area.
Original Painting and Greeting Cards available.
Mountain Laurel Stream, watercolor, 18" x 24", Price: $700
This stream is located along a hiking trail at Minnewaska State Park. In the Spring when the Mountain Laurels bloom, it is quite heavenly to be in such beauty.
Original painting available.
View of Clove Valley from the Undivided Lot Trail, watercolor, 14" x 18", Price: $400

Here is another view from the Mohonk Preserve in New Paltz, NY. A high point on this trail overlooks the Catskill Mountains and Clove Valley Road in the middle ground. Glorious in the Fall.
Original Painting available.